Crochet Private Collection
by The Needlecraft Shop Staff

Publisher:  The Needlecraft Shop
ISBN:  1573671061

The Needlecraft Shop staff has filled this book with a carefully chosen variety of delightful projects from their most requested designs.

Fill your kitchen with towel toppers, apple and cow potholders, a watermelon basket, a pumpkin-shaped caddy and floral jar covers.

In your living room, the Home Sweet Home filet crochet set could be gracing your favorite arm chair. "Tapestry Jewels" (done in panels) or "Butterflies in Flight" (afghan stitch with cross- stitch) afghans could be draped over the back of your couch. Pretty doilies and rose filet crochet curtains are some of the other items to make for your home.

Along with an antique-look bib and booties set, instruction is given for tea dyeing crochet items for those occasions when you want to give a newly-made piece that antique look. Along with baby blankets and clothing, the diaper stacker would be a crocheted gift appreciated by any new mother.

Stuffed animals, hairpin lace shawl, bed jacket, slippers and Christmas items are other patterns you may enjoy making. All directions are clear and complete, rated as to skill level. Breakdown of skill levels needed to complete the patterns in this book: 4 patterns are rated skill level easy, 49 are average, 5 are advanced and 2 are challenging. Illustrations are given for special stitches and techniques. (A ruffled basket, for example, requires crocheting around wire for the basket handle. A how-to illustration is given for crocheting around wire.) There is a large (often full-page) photograph for each item.

Something for everyone. A crocheter's delight!

Sandi Marshall, your Guide for Crochet